Dev Tools · 1h ago
Stop Building Clones: Why Freshers Need Real-World Coding Projects
Many junior developers waste months building Netflix or Spotify clones from tutorials, which recruiters easily recognize as copied work. Companies want candidates who solve practical problems, like inventory systems or attendance trackers, not clones. Three original, well-designed projects that address real needs are far more impressive than twenty tutorial copies.
Meridian48 take
The advice is sound but not new; the real challenge for freshers is finding accessible real-world problems to solve without industry connections.
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